A video circulating on social media has sparked mixed reactions in Oman after showing an interaction between a foreign national and an elderly Omani man at the entrance of Nizwa Souq. In the video, the elderly man appears upset after being pushed by the other man.

Some social media users are calling for the incident to be investigated, while others believe the situation may have been misunderstood or exaggerated.

Based on the footage, the man may have been trying to make space for a photographer during a photoshoot, and the contact may have been unintentional.

However, the full context and intentions of those involved remain unclear.

What’s your take on this situation? Should people wait for more context before judging what happened, or is it reasonable to expect greater care and respect when interacting with elderly people in public spaces?

If your mother is a stay at home empty nester (40 years and older) and is bored and looking for friends, social interactions, a community of women in the same age range and same place in life, please reach out.

I'm looking to connect women to each other and build a community for our mothers to socialize, and get to know each other and make friends.

The term empty nester refers to mothers whose kids left their home, either due to marriage, university abroad, or simply having moved out or are busy with work/life.. they are usually lonely, bored or feel left behind.

This is personal initiative to combat mothers loneliness.

A daughter of an empty nester.

i want to know what are the necessary procedures, documents, payments required to legally change my government name.

i heard that i have to provide a hand written letter explaining my reason, i dont have one other than that i hate it so what should i write if that isn't valid?.

also is it hard to get an approval?

Im 20 years old and ım gonna be working in a company

I already Have my License (A2 Motorbike License)

whats the go to or necessary stuff that I have to do to get a bike under my name?

I did some little research and found that I only need to take an eye test and Convert my Existing license to an Omani one and thats it

and I have to check for mulkia for that vehicle.

I hate to say this, especially as an Omani myself, but local hiring managers here can be the worst to deal with. So many of them are unprofessional and petty—to the point where it genuinely makes you wonder how they even became managers in the first place.

They’ll ask you a question, and the second you give an honest answer, they get defensive and petty.

In a recent interview, the manager asked, "Are you okay with working in Salalah?" I replied, "I applied for the Muscat position, but if there’s a need for me to relocate, I’m definitely open to discussing it."

Out of nowhere, he goes off on how "this is what's wrong with the new generation—nobody is ready to work and everyone wants everything handed to them." Like, what?

Why do I keep running into interviewers like this? Honestly, whenever I interview with expat managers, they stick to the actual scope of the job. They’re clear about what they need, and if it’s not a fit, they just tell you straight up. It sucks to admit, but our local hiring culture is a joke.

I'm an expat, I'm new here and I don't know much about the culture. I really like Omani traditional dress. Will it be offensive if I wear an Omani thobe without the headwear?

^{Hey, I have scanned hundreds of photos of Oman, its culture & people. Here is my first post on here :})

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1. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
2. The goat-hide carrying cot (markab) seen here with a young child inside. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
3. Dried leaflets of the desert palm (qadaf) are split into fine, thread-like strands that will be bundled together to form the coils of a basket. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
4. The gleaming base of a camel-milking bowl. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
5. Handwoven silk and braisim cloth, produced by pit-loom weavers from settled areas of the Sharqiyah, is prized above all other fabrics by Bedouin women. The cloth is used to make the traditional women's mantle (rida'). Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
6. Coiled basketry; incorporating slender leather strips intro successive rows of palm-fibre stitching. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
7. Sorting dates in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali. They are wearing the Suri-sytle embroidered dishdasha. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
8. Freshly tanned skin is hung over a branch in Wadi Faghara. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
9. Date-harvesting equipment is made from material provided by the date palm itself. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr
10. & 11 Plaited-strip basketry; a variety of baskets, bags and mats are produced for date collection and storage. Scanned from the book The Craft Heritage of Oman; 2003; Neil Richardson & Marcia Dorr

السلام عليكم.

كثير مننا ترك بيت أهله أو غايب عنه أغلب اليوم.. بسبب زواج، دراسة، شغل الخ.. وأمهاتنا اللي أغلب حياتهم يهتموا فينا صار عندهم فراغ، ويحسوا بالوحدة.

اذا كانت والدتك ملانة، حاسة بالوحدة، تبحث عن اصدقاء بهالعمر رجاء تواصلوا معي، أحاول أجمع الأمهات مع بعض، يكونوا صداقات، ويكون عندهم حلقة صداقة ودعم.

الكلام موجه للجميع وخصيصا الوافدين، لانعدام وجود محيط عائلي لهم وزيادة احساسهم بالوحدة بسبب الغربة.

من بنت تبحث عن مجتمع للأمهات.

شكرا.

I’ve always believed that sometimes a few words can change the way we see life. A simple quote can make us reflect, appreciate what we have, or find strength during difficult times.

One of my own personal quotes is:

“What can you truly own when life itself is borrowed?”

To me, it’s a reminder that nothing in life is permanent. We often spend so much time chasing things that we forget to appreciate what we already have.

I’m curious to hear from you all.

What’s one quote that has genuinely impacted your life or changed your perspective? And why?

It could be from anyone, even yourself.

Who knows? Maybe something you share today is exactly what someone else needs to hear. 🙏🏻🙌

Hey everyone! 🙌🙏🏻
I’m relatively new to Oman and trying to understand how car financing works here for expats.
I’ve heard that most banks offer car loans for a maximum of 5 years (60 months), but I’m wondering if there are any banks or financing companies that offer longer repayment periods, such as 7 or 8 years.
I’m also curious whether it’s possible to get 100% financing without a down payment, or if an initial payment is always required.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with car financing in Oman, especially as an expat.
Are there any banks or financing companies you’d recommend?
Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences! 🙏

i live in a different country but my ex who lives in Oman sent me a screenshot of their inbox, attached in the post. Is this real? Are they threatening me to complaint against me cause i broke up with them? I don’t know how to identify if its real or a setup cause i don’t live in Oman and don’t know their emails. Someone please check and help me out.

please note this is a screenshot of their inbox forwarded to me via gmail, i can’t open the images or check the header emails myself.

Jazakallah

I'm still reasonably fit, but find it difficult to keep up with the youngsters. Are there any groups in Muscat for older people that play football regularly?

Hi, has anyone ever used https://www.horizoncampervans.com/ or maybe a local can confirm the legitamcy of this site? Haven't found many reviews online, and seems a bit too good to be true? They're asking for full payment in advance, so trying to be as wary as possible, thanks!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOBsg2vCMti/

Coming from sultan qaboos road to burj sahwa traffic lights, closed as soon as I was about to cross.

Are there camera? I didn't notice a flash.

And i will admit the fact that its totally my bad.

I have no idea what to do or where to start. I have zero experience in job applications etc,😅
i’m in my final year in uni and life has been a bit rough recently. I just want to be able to do something n be productive in society outside of just being a student

Moved here two months ago, and I’m tired of eating at the same 5 places, so I thought it would be fun to crowdsource a list of the best restaurants in town.

Name your top 3 restaurants in order. Let’s upvote the best lists, and compile The Ultimate Restaurant List for us all to enjoy! 😋☺️

Hi everyone, we feed about 25-30 cats who are strays in the Ruwi area. We try our best to catch and get them neutered, but there are quite a few of them. So we’re trying to house them in an abandoned,closed off space next to our building. We don’t put food in the shared parking lot as the Municipality cleaner advised against it. Irregardless, we got an anonymous complaint via the owner from one of the tenants saying that the cats are a nuisance and complaining against us. To be clear, we don’t put food for the stray cats near the building door, or in the parking lot. The tenant complains that the cats are sitting on the car, but then again, doesn’t this happen everywhere? Want to ask if there is any rule outright ban feeding of stray cats?

I've been wanting to order this on talabat but it keeps saying it's closed. I love some of their pastries especially their cakes they taste really good. What happened??

Been trying to login since evening. Keep getting the same window. Anyone else facing same issue?

Is the NBO application down or something or is it working for yall? I am unable to open the application

I moved from Norway to Oman, and over the years I’ve had the opportunity to experience different countries, cultures, and business environments.
One thing life has taught me is that success isn’t always about how fast you move, how much money you make, or how many people you know.

Sometimes, it’s about knowing when to slow down, when to walk away, and most importantly, who deserves a place in your life.

I’ve made good decisions, bad decisions, trusted the wrong people, and learned some valuable lessons along the way.

And if there’s one thing I would like to share, it’s this:

Never let your experiences turn you into someone you never wanted to become.

Be kind, but have boundaries. Be ambitious, but don’t lose yourself chasing success. Help others when you can, but remember that you also have a responsibility to yourself.

And never confuse someone’s kindness with weakness. Some of the strongest people you’ll ever meet are the ones who have every reason to become bitter but still choose to be good.

Living in Oman has also taught me something valuable about patience. Not everything needs to happen tomorrow. Sometimes the greatest progress happens quietly, without anyone noticing.

If you’re going through a difficult chapter in your life, remember that a chapter is not the entire book.

You don’t need to have everything figured out today. Just make sure the person you’re becoming is someone you’ll be proud of tomorrow.

Wishing everyone here success, good health, and peace of mind.

And remember, being successful means very little if you forget how to be a good human being along the way.

I’m simply sharing a few thoughts and lessons life has taught me along the way. We all have our own journeys, struggles, and experiences, and I certainly don’t have all the answers. But if these words can offer even a little encouragement, a different perspective, or some motivation to someone who feels stuck or is going through a difficult time, then I’m happy to have shared them.
Sometimes, a few words at the right moment can make a difference in someone’s day.

Take care of yourselves, and never stop believing in the person you’re capable of becoming. 🙏🏻

Hi guys, I need to travel to Dubai for a day. Is there a cheap car insurance I can buy for the trip, instead of the expensive insurance sold at the border?

Note, I’m driving a rental car.

يا اخواني واخواتي انا ساكن في احد افضل احياء مسقط والبناية نظيفة بس للأسف فيه صراصير!!

وش افضل مبيد حشرات او افيدوني بحل يقضي على الصراصير بشكل دائم ونهائي رجاء 🙃